Well, you can try several plugins that are much affordable and doesn’t need iLok, and maybe you can get even a better result:W1 Limiter – a clone of Waves L1, with identical output. – FREE
Barricade Pro, Red Phatt Pro, Ferox, Broadcast processor (multiband compressor), Omniverb…etc, from JB VST Plugin bundle – FREEQuikQuak UpStereo – a stereo enhancer/ maximizer/exciter. I use the older version, the new one doesn’t show the GUI on my computer, It seems I have only this problem with it, strangely, on whatever computer I install it… FREEVariety Of Sound VST – many are for track mixing but some, like Baxter EQ, FerricTDS or ThrillseekerLA are suitable for mastering. – FREELoudMax – a Look-Ahead Brickwall Loudness Maximizer Plugin with a clean transparent sound. – FREE